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The Friend You Rarely See Or Chat With But Still Love

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Viktor / 0 Comment

Your best friend is not from high school. It's someone much closer, much more neglected.

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The struggle is real: solo founders often find the The struggle is real: solo founders often find themselves feeling alone at the top when trying to push their dream and make it come true. They can’t see the forest from the trees! But think about it this way… would you be up there, leading, making your way, in your terms, the way you want it, or would you have someone else do everything I mentioned, for you? Who says you won’t be alone down there? As long as you feel you’re alone, misunderstood and unsuported, you’re looking for something only you can give to yourself, and nobody else. Or, you’re in the wrong line of business dude.  #startuplife #startupgrind #businessownertips #businessownerstruggles #startupstruggle #grind #vodno #earlyhike #hustle #businessmotivation #personalmotivation #smallbusinessownermotivation #pitchingideas #startups #ownerlife #startupbusiness
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Pitcherman in session: when you take a different p Pitcherman in session: when you take a different perspective on the problem at hand, you might not find a solution at first, but you’ll definitely elevate yourself enough to take control of the situation. #businessmotivation #businessinspiration #startupgrind #startuphustle #startuptips #businessphilosophy
What seems like perfect conditions on the outside, What seems like perfect conditions on the outside, might mean squat on the inside! You gotta know when to pull the plug, abandon ship and iterate to something else.
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Running a business is like fishing… its the smal Running a business is like fishing… its the small wins, the ones you need a james webb kinda telescope to see, are the ones that matter the most. 
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The best eye-opening revelations come in times and The best eye-opening revelations come in times and places you will never think of & are usually accompanied by laughter.

My beard was growing erratically and I had to visit a barber. Great place, great service, cool dude. We chatted and laughed along the way about random stuff - espresso, the beard and so on. Then I asked him, what do you think of my beard? 
My barber told me, in his Turkish accent: You have a beard but you’re not using it. 
We laughed. It was funny. But on the backend, my brain was on the verge of a discovery I knew already but never took it seriously. 
I'm not using my beard the way it’s meant to be used. 
He was right. 
And it’s not even about the beard. 
It was about an aspect of our nature. The biggest advantage and the biggest weakness. 

If you’re an emotional person with a highly evolved rational mind, It’s difficult to distinguish between what you’re feeling & what you’re thinking. 
They intertwine most of the time in a never-ending oro dance.
I’m usually a thinker, so I try to rationalize everything, including my emotions. Most times wrongly. 
Just like my beard, that’s not how emotions are meant to be used. 
You can’t think your way into having a beard. You have to let it grow. 
Same with emotions. You have to let them be but trim & focus them regularly.
Don’t attach any thought to them because most times they’re wrong. You might be feeling angry when in fact it’s not anger that you’re feeling, rather you thought of something that made you feel angry in the past and attached it to this strong fiery emotion which could just be passion.

It definitely takes time and a supportive environment to do so but what you get in return is being able to communicate your truest self, the things that emote you, directly and freely into the world. This is how you change the world, in the most natural way to you.
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Some things like the snow this year, lasted more t Some things like the snow this year, lasted more than the usual we are acustomed to and thats fair. Its just another lesson from nature that she will do as she pleases and there nothing you can about except: complain or accept it as it is, put on the skis and just drop down the slopes. It’s simple don’t defy the nature of things accept them and move on. And have a beer or two with the people closest to you.  #snow #winter #nature #mountains #ski #travel #photography #christmas #skiing #snowboarding #mountain #landscape #love #naturephotography #snowboard #photooftheday #winterwonderland #cold #instagood #adventure #snowday #travelphotography #hiking #beautiful #ice #picoftheday #alps #sky #christmastree #mavrovo
Perspectives are important for growth. Whether i Perspectives are important for growth. 

Whether it’s to see how far you’ve come, where you’ve been, where you want to go, It’s of the essence that you see things from a different perspective. 
Since the earliest known times, people have held high importance of high places. Mainly because of the height, but mostly because it helped them think and observe clearly before jumping into action. 

Generals position their tents on high ground to easily see what’s going on the battlefield, and make quick tactical decisions.
Grandmothers use their balconies to gather intel about important things that happen around the hood.
Philosophers thought and taught on top of mountains.
Gods live in high places so that they can clearly see the shit people.
Public speakers elevate themselves just a few steps, in order to establish a line of sight with every audience member.

The higher you go the better. 

The harder it is, the more complete your growth is as a human being. 

Krchin offers that same perspective. It’s one of the highest peaks in the country, and not an easy one to reach. 2341m above sea level, this peak sheds a view of two countries, Macedonia and Albania.
Before you get to this peak, you travel through forests cut by melting snow, snow pockets that if not respected, can take you down the mountain hard, amazing landscapes and numerous waterfalls. 

I travel alot through this part of the country and usually take the regional road overshadowed by Krchin. You see the peak but you can’t really grasp it’s magnificence until you’re actually on top of it and see how little and benign you and your problems look.

Hardship make man stronger in character. It enables him to rise above the mediocrity, realize the fart that he is in this cosmos, and assume the mindset of opshto kurobolie (the OK state).
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Bogovinjsko ezero. Literally translated as gods w Bogovinjsko ezero.

Literally translated as gods wine or wine of gods. We didn’t see any wine nor gods but its clear why gods would choose this place to drink wine.

Situated amongst the top peaks of the Shara Masif, Bogovinjsko Ezero is one of the many glacial lakes that are scattered throughout this long and fairly rocky mountain range.

Although the path is not the easiest one, making you traverse through half foot wide trails that, if misstepped on, lead to a fairly long and painful drop that ends in the river, it’s still a path worth taking due to its numerous waterfalls, picturesque landscapes and the occasional human made structure like, wooden bridges, sheep watering holes and more.

Into fishing and hiking? Endemic trout thrives in the lake and local fly fishermen regularly visit this place for a catch or two.

Into a second lake? Only a few hours away lies White lake - named so because its mostly covered in ice. Smaller in size but nevertheless a lake worth looking at for a few hours. 

Into Wim Hoffing? Both lakes offer the experience that only the few brave ones can do, and that is dip and squeal (internally) into the freezing ice waters of Shara’s lakes. 

6,5 hours of hiking. Unquantifiable amounts of good energy and sun.

Be wary though, like mood, the weather can change in an instant. Wear protection.
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Coolio was right. He might have not hiked in his l Coolio was right.
He might have not hiked in his life, but his lyrics describe how hikers feel when they visit Karadzica, this gem of a mountain hut.

Enchanting, deep, harsh at times and a true masterpiece from mother nature.

We’ve been spending most of our time in that hikers paradise.

It’s recommended to reach the hut during the night, so that you will gaze in awe of the beautiful landscape in the morning. 

The hut itself is one of the best (if not the best) in the country. Strategically positioned on the side of the mountain, where hikers can rest before venturing towards Solunska Glava, Salakovi Ezera, Ubava and more, and where laid back people can grill, drink and do solar yoga and have access to wifi to check stuff they can check while in the city. 

It can accommodate a small army, and has it’s own circular restaurant, positioned above an amazing valley. Nomad friendly.

Not in the mood for a peak? Go for a stroll along the road to solunska glava where you’ll find surreal patches of nature, mixed with rocky formations that pop out of nowhere, abandoned villas, and a monument to a crashed Russian plane.

Feeling a-bit spirited? Hike up and visit Begovo Pole - a huge valley/pasture just underneath Solunska glava peak where some of the best cheese in the world is made.

There’s a-lot to see and cover in a regular weekend. Whether you’re a hiker, motocross biker, regular biker, or just someone that needs to get away from the city, Karadzica is the place to do that.

But, as you walk through the valley of the shadow of Solunska Glava, the peaks of Ubava, Salakovi Ezera, and you look in the distance where Skopje lies, one question pops up:
Can the weekend be any shorter than this?
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We read about cabins and how the offer the preciou We read about cabins and how the offer the precious gift of solitude, struggle and self reflection. Henry’s cabin on Lake Walden, Uncle Toms cabin. The hardship etched in the cabins walls inside out, provided inspiration to millions and lessons to help generations cope with their everyday battles. 

Unlike them, uncle Spiro’s cabin is still standing and greets the sunrise and sunset, every day just below the peak of Skopska Crna Gora mountain. 

It tells the story of someone similar like Henry and Tom. Although different people, different stories, different times, different continents, ultimately they had the same will and wish to nurture and grow something that will outlive them, and last for centuries. 

Uncle Spiro might not have a book written in his name (or by him), but he has nature lovers, hikers, and generally awesome people, creating sequels to his personal story, every day and sometimes night.

Sequels that include numerous hiking trails, intertwining river beds, amazing landscapes, beautiful sunrise and sunset, and a hell of a cabin with an amazing bbq. 

40 km away from the city, it’s the perfect one day getaway for anyone that wishes to feel nature, listen to birds, and get to know a cabin you’ll never see anywhere else on the Balkans.
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Wolf tracks, local grilled cheese, table wine, bre Wolf tracks, local grilled cheese, table wine, breathtaking views, harmony, peace, discipline and a lot of tlc. 

It’s how 2020 ended, and it’s how 2021 will begin and progress. Happy New Year. 
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That feeling when you taste the first bite, and ma That feeling when you taste the first bite, and makes you close your eyes, smile, and mumble some sounds that only come out when you wake up rested on a Sunday or when you rest your head on the part between the shoulders and neck of someone that matters to you.

You know that whatever happens after that doesn’t matter because what matters is that moment of bliss. 

No fears, no doubts. Pure bliss and garlicky breath.

You’re creating something from scratch. Physical ingredients are part of that creation. The more important ones are not visible but felt. 
The way you throw each pinch of salt. Each drizzle of olive oil. Each onion you cut and makes you cry. The way you hold the wok. The music you listen to and the way you increase your voice to out-sing the blender while it mashes veggies together.

Your food is a sucker for energy. The energy you feed it, is the energy you will feel later on.

Blend:
Red bell pepper
Beetroot
Red onion
Garlic
Chilli
Parsley
Fresh tomatoes
Salt Pepper
Soy Sauce
Olive oil
Boiled Chicken stock
Water

Chicken:
Cut chicken in small pieces
Boil the chicken
Wok some garlic, onions, and olive oil
Put chicken in wok
Wok for 3-4 minutes on high
Add the blend in the wok
Low heat, 5-6 minutes until the juice evaporates

Serve in an oval bowl, two tortillas curved in pot form to fit the food.
Put the green stuff in one tortilla pot, drizzle some yoghurt.
Put the chicken in the other, drizzle some grated goat cheese.
Eat the chicken and salad.
Gorge on the juice soaked tortillas.

But, that moment passes, and life hits again and it’s Monday. Put some salt and olive oil on it.

Or as we say it here, turi mu pepel.

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A-lot of people ask me - what’s the greatest bre A-lot of people ask me - what’s the greatest breakfast, Viktor? And I answer both of them: cvarki, omelette with red pepper/egg plant spread called aivar, white bread with gluten, some curd, and a few tomatoes to soften the psychological effect of the previous ingredients. Black filter coffee no sugar.

But if you want to live a day more in your life, without having to loose your breath after climbing 5 stairs, you should definitely eat light in the morning. 
Your stomach just woke up and is just beginning to mix and match it’s acids to accommodate your less than ideal daily diet and help you feed your body FOOD that will help it and yourself, survive another day.

Why would you make it hard on him to help you do that? 

The stuff on the pics:
1st
Oatmeal
Regular fat non lactose milk
Blueberries
Apple
Black plum
Avocado
No mango
Sprinkled with cinnamon.

2nd
Boiled Corn with Vinegar
Iceberg/carrot/red cabbage salad
5 egg whites
2 Pieces of goat cheese
2 pieces of prosciutto
Walnuts
Sprinkled with olive oil, salt, pepper, yoghurt dressing.

But, once in a while, you should definitely make it hard on him.
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It says buffet, but it has only 2 things on the me It says buffet, but it has only 2 things on the menu.
It’s impossible to find, but everybody knows where it is.

Unlike places where you can still smell the fresh scent of unpacked ikea furniture (edit: most places) and lack of personal touch (no edit: all places), out there in the world, as if stuck in time, still exist places like Galerija 7. 

Stuck in between some random streets in the old bazaar, an old 40+ year old “buffet” joint, with metal frame windows, 9 tables, 2 main dishes (lahmacun and pide), old antique visuals stuck on walls, and the good smell of old, that reminds you of your grandparents place.

Home made Airan, home made and baked crust and dough that makes the lahmacun remind you of a dish you enjoyed eating when you were small but can’t remember what it was because your attention span was the same as of a goldfish.

Cok guzel. 

They have coke too.
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Sometimes a 1000 piece puzzle turns out to be a 99 Sometimes a 1000 piece puzzle turns out to be a 999 one.

What do you do about that?

Some count the pieces first and after realizing one’s missing, throw the whole thing. Not even trying.
Some throw the puzzle away after they’ve completed it, realizing a piece is missing. Not worth it?
Some point out the missing piece, over and over again. You got 999 pieces but that one aint there? Jay would be disappointed.
Some get a new puzzle from a better supplier. 

Some people realize that it’s not a puzzle. There’s nothing to solve, just something to experience and cherish for the rest of your short life. 

Matching the right piece in the right place.
Making mistakes. There are 999 pieces, and you’ll have to go through Dante’s trials, to find the right spot for the right piece.
Wanting to stop and take a break. 
Wanting to quit and try it again sometime in the future.

But as more pieces stick together, so do the snapshots of big picture show more clearly. 
When you start seeing what your building, that’s when you stop doubting, fear a little less, and believe a little more.

And when you get to that one missing piece, just create it from scratch. Make it imperfect. Sprinkle it with a bit of olive oil, garlic and salt & pepper.
Add more garlic. Draw it with pen whose ink is almost but gone, then re-draw it with an ikea pencil. Have fun.

Regardless what you do, remember there are still 999 pieces that just fit perfectly and make up for a big beautiful picture. 

So put the god damn pieces together.

3 day West Macedonia hike:
1. Mavrovo Trails
2. Duff Waterfall
3. Tresonce kanyon and the Blue Spring Waterfall - magical place as if from a fairy tale
4. St John the Baptist Monastery - rich in wood carved iconostasis and conspiracy triggering symbols.
5. Kosovrasti Thermal Springs - the first spring in Europe with the highest sulphur content and intolerable smell of boiled eggs.
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What is food? 🤔 . . . . . . #tunasalad #tuna #f What is food? 🤔
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Whoever said progress was a slow process, was righ Whoever said progress was a slow process, was right.

Painful and joyful at the same time, progress is initiated by something small. Could be a wish, a step, a thought. 
It evolves slowly, consuming everything in its path until it reaches a point where there is nothing you can do to stop it. Nor you should.

You can think whatever you like and want, but progress has it’s own agenda.
Bread dough rises when it’s left alone.
Even pimps know this. And they have the magic stick.

People who love mountains know that too. You can’t rush to the top. You have to take it one step at a time, enjoy the scenery, talk, take detours. All roads lead to the top if you go upwards.

Hiking trip: Solunska glava, took both the winter and summer trail in a single day. 2 nights sleepover in Cheples mountain hut, 1 gas burner spent, 3 long time no see friends met, long talks below the Milky Way, and 1000s of moments of pure happiness. Few beers too.
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By the river of Babuna. . . . . . . . #hiking #na By the river of Babuna. 
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